The reaction was overwhelming on social media almost immediately, though one of the most prominent voices to comment belonged to Denver Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II. "C'mon man, what we supposed to do when he sliding?" Surtain posted .

The Patriots' Tom Brady won his first two playoff matchups against Peyton Manning before losing the final three in the only QB rivalry with five postseason meetings. Brady split four matchups with Baltimore's Joe Flacco with the Patriots and Ravens alternating wins in those matchups that came in a span of six seasons.